skilled trades
Construction Business
B.C. introduces new skilled trades legislation
New legislation to establish a made-in-B.C. system to support and train apprentices have been introduced in the legislature.
Construction Business
Beedie Luminaries offering 105 scholarships
Beedie Luminaries, the scholarship foundation founded by Vancouver developer Ryan Beedie, is offering 105 scholarships in 2022.
Construction Business
BCBT names Brynn Bourke as executive director
The BC Building Trades (BCBT) has named Brynn Bourke to the position of executive director of the 40,000-member organization.
Construction Business
B.C. announces Apprenticeship Recognition Month
November 2021 is Apprenticeship Recognition Month in B.C. The many roles apprentices play will be highlighted throughout the month.
Construction Business
Compulsory trades will create red tape and barriers
The new compulsory program launched by the B.C. government will make it more difficult for young workers to get into the trades, says ICBA.
Construction Business
New skilled trades certification launches in B.C.
B.C. is launching a new skilled trades certification system after more than a decade. Every other province requires certified tradespeople.
REMI Network
Ontario funds construction training in Hamilton
This support will reduce obstacles to hiring, training and retaining workers and apprentices, and reduce the stigma related to a career in the skilled trades to attract a new generation of workers.
Construction Business
Report reveals skilled trades earning differences
A new report finds that women in the skilled trades, on average, earn about half what men do, because they’re concentrated in lower-earning trades.
REMI Network
RESCON requests funds to advance pressing issues
As documented in its spring 2021 pre-budget submission, RESCON is asking for funds to alleviate ongoing issues critical to the residential construction industry.
Construction Business
Apprenticeship forum chair goes to union rep
The national, not-for-profit organization brings together employers, labour unions, training agencies and other stakeholder groups involved in developing the skilled trades workforce.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
New Brunswick extends program supporting women in trades
New Boots, a New Brunswick program aimed at supporting and mentoring women in apprenticeable trades, has been extended by three years.
Construction Business
B.C. demand for skilled labour high
The latest forecast from BuildForce Canada reveals construction demands will remain exceptionally high in B.C. and peak in the latter half of 2021.
Construction Business
ITA signs MOU to increase trade careers in B.C.
ITA, in partnership with Métis Nation British Columbia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will strengthen trade opportunities.
Construction Business
Alberta increases skilled trades funding
The Alberta government is increasing skilled trades funding to provide young people more opportunities to explore trades careers.
REMI Network
CAF-FCA to develop strategy for women in trades
The National Strategy for Women in Trades will be presented at the National Apprenticeship Conference in Calgary on May 24-26, 2020.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Province invests in youth welding camp
The welding camp at Esgenoôpetitj First Nation will take place from August 12 to 16.
Construction Business
Shelley Gray named ITA chief executive officer
The B.C. Industry Training Authority (ITA) board of directors has named Shelley Gray its new Chief Executive Officer. Gray had been serving as interim CEO.
